Acorn top hand spinning drop spindle
posted 1 year ago
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Hey all,
I made this drop spindle today, and had the idea that I'd come up with some fun way to let a permie win it, and I can't figure anything out.......ill think on it some more.....
Spinners tell me what you think, it weighs 60 grams is 11 inches long and 2 7/8 inch worl
I made this drop spindle today, and had the idea that I'd come up with some fun way to let a permie win it, and I can't figure anything out.......ill think on it some more.....
Spinners tell me what you think, it weighs 60 grams is 11 inches long and 2 7/8 inch worl
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Mike Feddersen
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posted 1 year ago
Chadwick, that's a beautiful spindle.
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I'm ignorant about a lot of stuff so I did a YouTube search and found this gal demonstrating the tool.
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Also I found a similar item on Amazon to give people a value comparison. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0046ICKN2/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1452739338&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=drop+spindle+bottom+whorl&dpPl=1&dpID=31ipJPl7ooL&ref=plSrch
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I'm ignorant about a lot of stuff so I did a YouTube search and found this gal demonstrating the tool.
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Also I found a similar item on Amazon to give people a value comparison. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0046ICKN2/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1452739338&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=drop+spindle+bottom+whorl&dpPl=1&dpID=31ipJPl7ooL&ref=plSrch
posted 1 year ago
No, not this one, but I made a bunch for the lady we got the goats from, those worked well. She had a fiber shop and her wood turning freind was ill so I was able to help her out with some inventory.
I make the hooks at the top, mostly because you can adjust the angled hook to be in line with the axis of the spindle, and the thread/yarn won't slip sideways, it makes a big difference to the user that coffee cup hooks can't give.
A lot of them are a dowel glued in, I find that turning the whole thing as one with the two already joined makes a much more balanced spindle.
I make the hooks at the top, mostly because you can adjust the angled hook to be in line with the axis of the spindle, and the thread/yarn won't slip sideways, it makes a big difference to the user that coffee cup hooks can't give.
A lot of them are a dowel glued in, I find that turning the whole thing as one with the two already joined makes a much more balanced spindle.
posted 1 year ago
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Ok, so I got out a pinch of mohair and tried it, notice I am no expert but.....you get the idea!
What does everyone think of a nominate who you think should get it system??
What does everyone think of a nominate who you think should get it system??
posted 1 year ago
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beautiful spindle! the weight seems within common spindle range, a little over 2oz.
perhaps take a look over at my thread where I am putting up videos of fiber working and spinning. I have some videos in the works where I will go from raw fleece to yarn to probably knitted item.
http://www.permies.com/t/35169/natural-fibers-materials/yall-spinning-videos
**ETA: I just went to post on my thread and realized you have already commented there.. oops! thank you for looking!
perhaps take a look over at my thread where I am putting up videos of fiber working and spinning. I have some videos in the works where I will go from raw fleece to yarn to probably knitted item.
http://www.permies.com/t/35169/natural-fibers-materials/yall-spinning-videos
**ETA: I just went to post on my thread and realized you have already commented there.. oops! thank you for looking!
Go see my Youtube Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/user/girlwalkswithgoats
Papa always says, "Don't go away angry... just go away."
Joylynn Hardesty
Posts: 275
Location: Officially Zone 7b, according to personal obsevations I live in 7a, SW Tennessee
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Joylynn Hardesty
Posts: 275
Location: Officially Zone 7b, according to personal obsevations I live in 7a, SW Tennessee
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posted 1 year ago
I can't think of anyone to nominate who hasn't been already, that has posted stuff in this section that I really really liked. (other than myself, but that's rude).
Go see my Youtube Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/user/girlwalkswithgoats
Papa always says, "Don't go away angry... just go away."
Judith Browning
Posts: 5908
Location: Arkansas Ozarks zone 7 alluvial,black,deep loam/clay with few rocks, wonderful creek bottom!
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posted 1 year ago
Kadence, I was slow to this thread, otherwise I would have nominated you...I think we are late now as the deadline is past.
Beautiful drop spindle, Chadwick
I would be glad to buy one plus shipping if you want to trade my spot in the draw with Kadence.
Next time, if there is a next time, maybe nominations could be private to you in a PM and maybe allow a week?
I really like the idea.... you might have started something
Beautiful drop spindle, Chadwick
I would be glad to buy one plus shipping if you want to trade my spot in the draw with Kadence.
Next time, if there is a next time, maybe nominations could be private to you in a PM and maybe allow a week?
I really like the idea.... you might have started something
"We're all just walking each other home." -Ram Dass
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Joylynn Hardesty
Posts: 275
Location: Officially Zone 7b, according to personal obsevations I live in 7a, SW Tennessee
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Judith Browning
Posts: 5908
Location: Arkansas Ozarks zone 7 alluvial,black,deep loam/clay with few rocks, wonderful creek bottom!
365
posted 1 year ago
congratulations, Joylynn
Chadwick...I'm sending a PM to see about ordering one for myself....I have two Jacob's sheep that we'll sheer before butchering, so would love to try one out on their wool.
Chadwick...I'm sending a PM to see about ordering one for myself....I have two Jacob's sheep that we'll sheer before butchering, so would love to try one out on their wool.
"We're all just walking each other home." -Ram Dass
"Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder."-Rumi
"In the garden of gentle sanity, May you be bombarded by coconuts of wakefulness.” ~ Chogyam Trungpa
Joylynn Hardesty
Posts: 275
Location: Officially Zone 7b, according to personal obsevations I live in 7a, SW Tennessee
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posted 4 months ago
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I'm exploring how to make a drop-spindle using natural things from the land. Could you describe how you made it? Would love to know what wood you used and your technique in shaping the acorn.
Also, I've seen someone use clay for the base - know any other ways to get creative?
Also, I've seen someone use clay for the base - know any other ways to get creative?
'Before enlightenment - chop wood, carry water.
After enlightenment - chop wood, carry water.'
- Zen proverb
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